Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 10/24/2026 About this opportunity: Cenovus Energy is now hiring for a Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer who will be accountable for the overall implementation and application of Process Safety as a competency within the US Refineries & for supporting policy development/application beyond the US. This role will serve as the US Region's leading SME and thought leader in the field of Process Safety; will also play a dual role in leading the company's overall PSM expertise with Canadian counterpart(s). What you'll do: Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to: * Lead Process Safety as a competency across the US Refineries-owning methodology development, regulatory and code interpretation, and industry policy representation * Build and develop competent, capable Process Safety Engineers trained in Cenovus Risk Methodology (HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID, etc.) * Design, deliver, and maintain a comprehensive risk-training suite for site personnel, including QA/QC of site deliverables and the ongoing development of new team members * Champion and safeguard key risk standards across the organization (PHA standard, RMP compliance, etc.) * Directly conduct/coordinate centrally managed third-party studies (Facility Siting, Fire Hazard Analysis, etc.) * Drive and support assurance audits within the PSM space Who you are: * Legally authorized to work in the US * Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline required * 16+ years working directly in a Process Safety role or closely related discipline required; 10+ years within Oil and Gas/Petrochemicals considered an asset; Functional Safety Engineer Certification considered an asset * Experience leading multiple complex unit HAZOPs and MOCs for a chemical/oil and gas operator, and conducting LOPA analyses with translation into SIL requirements required * Experience in process safety information auditing or RAGAGEP verification required * Experience in consequence modelling required (experience with PHAST software considered an asset) * Familiarity with API, NFPA, and CCPS codes & US regulations required. Familiarity with RMP compliance required * Experience with Fire Hazard Analysis techniques, QRA and facility siting studies, Barrier Health / Safety Critical Element / Bowtie / HAZID concepts, and PSM in projects considered an asset We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement. Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT OCTOBER 23, 2026. Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We're committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more. #LI-DS1 If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email [email protected] . Who we are: Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in